Supply Chain Planning Manager (Starlink) at SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA, United States
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING MANAGER (STARLINK)
Supply Chain Planning lies at the heart of SpaceX, where we are designing and manufacturing a variety of consumer and enterprise products at an unprecedented rate to enable worldwide, high-speed internet access on our Starlink satellite constellation. Supply Chain Planning Managers make this possible by coordinating closely with engineering, procurement, production, and logistics to ensure we have the supply to manufacture the right quantity and configurations of products to satisfy our global customer demand. We are looking for a detail-oriented problem-solver that can manage both new product introduction and stable high-volume products, implement novel processes and solutions to help scale our business, and clearly communicate potential risks and mitigation strategies to stakeholders and senior leaders.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Own the end-to-end planning lifecycle for Starlink Product sub-assemblies or finished goods, from accurate bill of material requirements, appropriate supply coverage, and timely configuration management to satisfy global consumer and enterprise demand
Manage the supply schedule for $100Ms of raw material and finished goods in order to optimize days on hand and inventory turns, minimize obsolescence, and enable the production line to output at full rate
Communicate forecasts to internal and external stakeholders that accurately reflects minimum requirements while hedging against potential upside or change in business direction
Identify and mitigate potential risks in the multi-tier global supply chain by coordinating with the appropriate stakeholders (procurement, logistics, engineering, etc.) to propose creative solutions and drive to closure
Balance a spectrum of both new product introduction (NPI) with rapid iteration and design changes as well as stable production with annual volumes in the hundreds of thousands and eventually in the millions
Partner with engineering and production teams to effectively plan for and incorporate design or process changes seamlessly into the production line without impacting output
Support insourcing efforts where applicable to guarantee constant supply from internal and external sources to enable overall production targets
Assess and monitor supply base capacity and constraints at primary and sub-tiers suppliers to inform program scenario planning and mitigate potential challenges when ramping a product line
Maintain part and planning master data as needed to accurately reflect lead-times, manufacturing allocations, yields and attrition, offsets, order policy, and other parameters
Guide and mentor peers and team members to strengthen organizational resiliency and bolster the talent pipeline
Define and incorporate organization-level processes and improvements that enables the business to scale and efficiently utilize its human capital, leveraging learnings from world-class manufacturers and other high-volume industries
Develop applications, reporting, and dashboards to measure team KPIs and support the business as it scales from hundreds of thousands to millions of global customers
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Advanced degree and 3+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience working in one or more of the following; or 9+ years of experience working in one or more of the following:
Engineering
Purchasing
Contract negotiation
Material or production planning
Operations or supply chain management
Material cost control
Master production scheduling
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Experience in a high-volume industry, such as automotive or consumer electronics
Master's degree in engineering, business, supply chain or other technical discipline
Proven success working on cross-functional new product introduction projects, managing multiple products
Technical knowledge in mechanical (plastic injection molding, die-casting, packaging, etc.) or electronic (EEE, PCB, cables, etc.) commodities
Familiarity with ERP systems and purchasing/planning functions
Intermediate skills in SQL, Tableau, PowerBI, and other data analytics
Advanced skills in MS Excel & Project, able to create pivot tables or macros, and analyze data
Experience navigating multitier Bill of Materials and work orders
APICS certification
Lean Six Sigma certification
Exceptional written, verbal and presentation communication skills
Detail-oriented, self-motivated and able to respond quickly to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
Conducts all activities with the highest of integrity
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to travel and communicate outside of work hours
Willingness to work long hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.
